Freestyle Explosion Tampa Tickets - Yuengling Center

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TKA

1 concert

Formed in New York City’s Latin club scene, TKA landed a break at a sweet 16 party and were signed to Tommy Boy in 1987. Known for love ballad harmonies over hip-hop beats, they released Scars of Love (1987) and Louder Than Love (1991).

George Lamond

2 concerts

Dance-pop singer George Lamond, born George Garcia in Washington, D.C., began as a backup singer for cousin Joey Kid and in Loose Touch. His club hit Bad of the Heart led to a Columbia deal; the LP spawned freestyle hits Without You and Look Into My Eyes.

Lisa Lisa

4 concerts

Born and raised in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, Puerto Rican singer Lisa Velez (Lisa Lisa) fronted Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam. Produced by Full Force, she broke out with “I Wonder If I Take You Home” and the platinum album Spanish Fly.

Judy Torres

2 concerts

Judy Torres is an ’80s dance-pop and freestyle singer who began her career at 17. Known for the freestyle classic No Reason to Cry from the album Love Story, she also released My Soul and Love You for All Seasons and hosts a show on New York’s WKTU.

Freestyle Explosion

3 concerts

Freestyle Explosion is a celebrated concert series known for its high-energy showcases of iconic 80s and 90s freestyle and old-school music. It brings together legendary artists like Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, and Exposé, who defined the Latin freestyle and rhythmic dance genres. The event offers a nostalgic journey, celebrating influential acts and their enduring hits.

The Original Cover Girls

Stevie B

South Florida-born freestyle/dance-pop trailblazer blending pop, R&B and dance; hitmaker of “Because I Love You (The Postman Song),” “Spring Love” & more; Grammy-nominated.

Lisette Melendez

East Harlem–born Puerto Rican-American vocalist; early ’90s dance-pop/Latin freestyle revivalist. Hits “Together Forever”; worked with Carlos Berrios, Kenny Diaz.

J.J. Fad

Rialto, CA rap trio (MCJB, Baby D’, Sassy C’); “Supersonic” (1988) Grammy-nom, 1st platinum female rap group; sampled in Fergie’s “Fergalicious.”

69 Boyz

Florida rap/hip-hop duo led by Van “Thrill Da Playa” Bryant (Jacksonville) and Barry “Fast” Wright (Orlando). Debut album 199Quad went double-platinum, driven by #1 rap hit “Tootsee Roll” (Hot 100 peak #8) and gold single “Kitty Kitty.”